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Space’s big year is being blunted
CEO Carissa Christensen comments on the November 2020 U.S. election and the impact it could have on federal funding for the space industry.
SpaceX success has Asia startups dreaming of the stars
SpaceX’s impact on Asian space startups. Data provided by Bryce Space and Technology.
Record number of satellites launched in 2019
A record number of satellites were launched into space in 2019. Data provided by Bryce Space and Technology.
Commercial launch industry off to slow start in 2020
Vice President Janice Starzyk comments on the state of the commercial space industry for the first half of 2020.
The European rocket challenging SpaceX and Rocket Lab in the growing U.S. small satellite market
Vice President Janice Starzyk comments on the competition between launch service providers in the smallsat market.
Rocket Report: Another no-go for MOMO rocket, SpaceX invests in McGregor
Tracking the Chinese launch industry. Data from the Bryce Space and Technology China Orbital Launch Activity 2020 report.
Forget Dragon, the Falcon 9 rocket is the secret sauce of SpaceX’s success
CEO Carissa Christensen comments SpaceX’s advancements and advantage on building the world’s only reusable, orbital rocket.
NASA, SpaceX pull off first astronaut liftoff from U.S. soil since 2011
Senior Space Analyst Phil Smith comments on the impact the SpaceX launch may have on the cost of accessing space.
SpaceX chases history with crew launch while bigger hurdles loom
SpaceX continues to make an impact on the commercial launch market. Data provided by Bryce Space and Technology.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX Readies First Astronaut Launch by Private Firm
CEO Carissa Christensen comments on SpaceX’s impact on the space industry.
How the SpaceX Crew Dragon mission could shape the future of commercial space
CEO Carissa Christensen comments on NASA and SpaceX’s latest mission shaping the future of the commercial space industry.
Here‘s What Astronauts Will Do On SpaceX‘s First Crewed Mission
Senior Space Analyst Phil Smith shares insights on SpaceX‘s first crewed mission.
30 Voices on 2030: The Future of Space
CEO Carissa Christensen is recognized as a global leader in the space industry and comments on the sector‘s future.
‘The beginning of a new era:’ NASA astronauts prepare to fly in a capsule once again
Senior Space Analyst Phil Smith comments on the spacecraft design.
How the space industry is weathering the coronavirus pandemic
CEO Carissa Christensen comments on the space investment impact of COVID-19.
COVID analytics puts geospatial industry in spotlight
CEO Carissa Christensen comments on the new attention COVID-19 has put on the importance of satellite data.
Space executive: Government can’t save every startup but can do a lot
CEO Carissa Christensen comments on foreign investment concerns fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Smallsat launch delays prompt push for greater standardization
Every small satellite launched commercially in the last five years suffered delays. Data provided by Bryce Space and Technology.
Nuclear Energy Could Power The Trillion-Dollar Space Race
Private investment in the space industry is growing. Data provided by Bryce Space and Technology.
Bryce Selected for NASA Proposal
Bryce was selected as one of five companies to support NASA’s efforts to enable a Low-Earth Orbit Economy. Bryce will develop an integrated action plan to address barriers to growth of the low-Earth orbit economy; while other selected companies will seek to raise the technological readiness level of their products and move them to market. We look forward to the opportunity to help NASA enable a sustainable, scalable, and profitable market for services and products in low-Earth orbit (LEO).
Webinar | OneWeb’s Bankruptcy: Impacts and Implications for the Satellite Industry
Vice President of Commercial Space Janice Starzyk joins SpaceNews and panelists in a discussion about why OneWeb failed, and what’s likely to come of its assets.
Coronavirus pandemic puts pressure on time-sensitive space missions
Data used from the Bryce Space and Technology Start-Up Space report.
SpaceX Competitor OneWeb Is Reportedly Bankrupt
Vice President Janice Starzyk comments on venture finance being a high-risk game for space startup investments.
Space start-ups raised $5.7 billion in financing in 2019
Investors continue to fund space start-ups. Data from the Start-Up Space 2020 report.
Space startups receive record-setting investment in 2019, report says
Space startups broke financing records in 2019 receiving $5.7 billion. Data from the Bryce Start-Up Space 2020 report.
Startup financing flourished in 2019 with no sign of slowing
Startup space investment continues to scale. SpaceNews breaks down data from the Bryce Start-Up Space 2020 report.
Asia’s mobile revolution puts satellite makers into spin
Low-cost satellite communications are changing industries across Asia. Data provided by Bryce Space and Technology.
SpaceX and Amazon are making huge gambles on internet satellites that just might pay off – and transform where people live and work
CEO Carissa Christensen shares insights into how the transportation industry will evolve over the next decade with the help of satellites.
Tissue-box-size satellite created by Rice University students to help tackle space junk
Rice University students are developing a research satellite to help prevent satellite collisions. Data provided by Bryce Space and Technology.
SpaceX’s new space tourism offer: 5-day flight in Crew Dragon capsule
Vice President of Commercial Space Janice Starzyk comments on the state of the space tourism industry.
Why SpaceX will take its Starlink satellite business public
SpaceX is considering a spinoff of Starlink in the years ahead. Data provided by Bryce Space and Technology.
Smallsat industry faces challenges to growth
Vice President of Commercial Space Janice Starzyk comments on the smallsat industry. Data originated from Bryce’s Smallsats by the Numbers 2020 report.
Work advances on space sustainability rating
Bryce Space and Technology and three other institutions are working to develop a space sustainability rating system.
1 big thing: The earthly limit on satellite ambitions
CEO Carissa Christensen comments on advising investors about where to look when investing in the satellite industry.
Space startups warming to U.S. government as investor, customer
CEO Carissa Christensen discusses space investment activity from 2019.
What 2020 could bring in spaceflight
CEO Carissa Christensen comments on the state of the space industry.
Commerce Department to develop new estimate of the size of the space economy
Various organizations estimate the size of the global space economy. Data provided by Bryce Space and Technology.
Boeing’s Starliner puts itself in the wrong orbit, won’t reach space station
Vice President of Commercial Space Janice Starzyk comments on Boeing’s Starliner capsule launch.
SpaceX Is Lobbying Against Amazon’s Internet-Beaming Satellites
Vice President of Commercial Space Janice Starzyk comments on Amazon’s late application to the FCC for Project Kuiper.
Griffin: DoD Can’t Rely on Commercial Satellite Communications
Vice President of Commercial Space Janice Starzyk comments on the state of affairs between the Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering CTO Mike Griffin and the U.S. Air Force and Army.
Virgin Galactic’s Quest Could Get Bumpier
Virgin Galactic becomes the first space-tourism venture to be publicly traded. Data used from Bryce Space and Technology.
Elon Musk’s Starlink project underlines the risks of the major legal void in space
CEO Carissa Christensen comments on the long-term challenges, costs, and benefits of charters and satellite constellation projects.
Space Manufacturing May Soon Remake the Planet Below
CEO Carissa Christensen comments on the financial success of space-related business in Bloomberg’s Giant Leap documentary series.
The Space Industry Is Getting Down to Business
CEO Carissa Christensen writes about the evolving space ecosystem driven by the private sector.
How to Invest in Space
Start-up space investment data used from Bryce Space and Technology’s industry report.
Lunar startup ispace raises Japan’s hopes for a giant leap
CEO Carissa Christensen comments on the state of the industry for space startups.
This Radar Image Highlights The Growth Of The Small Satellite Industry
Major milestone for Finland-based imaging satellite startup. Data used from Bryce Space and Technology.
Bryce Report Finds Launch Unit Standard Provides Faster Access to Space
A new study by Bryce found that Launch Unit (Launch-U), a small satellite, standard form factor concept, has the potential to provide faster access to space.
SpaceX and Boeing team up for satellite launch. Here’s what brought them together.
CEO Carissa Christensen comments on the human spaceflight market on a panel as an industry expert in Atlanta.
NASA seeks “industrialization” of low Earth orbit with ISS commercialization strategy
CEO Carissa Christensen comments on the commercial launch market.
Hearing: The Commercial Space Landscape: Innovation, Market, and Policy
CEO Carissa Christensen testified before the House of Science, Space and Technology Committee. She discussed three key elements of today’s commercial space activities.
Bryce Awarded $10M NASA Contract
Bryce Space and Technology was recently awarded a contract supporting National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) with a ceiling value of nearly $10 million.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Volusia County aim to land piece of growing space industry.
Alexandria, Virginia-based Bryce Space and Technology found that Volusia County is well-positioned to cater to the growing private space industry.
Japan nurtures Asian entrepreneurs for edge in new space race
Commercial launches expected to grow as costs come down. Data provided by Bryce Space and Technology.
Bryce Awarded $10M NASA Contract
Bryce Space and Technology was recently awarded a contract supporting NASA with a ceiling value of nearly $10 million.
Return on Space
The Luxembourg space economy, investment trends, and data from the Start-Up Space 2019 report.
SpaceX faces daunting challenges if it’s going to win the internet space race
CEO Carissa Christensen comments on competition in the satellite industry.
How Launch Providers are Standing Out in a New Commercial Market
CEO Carissa Christensen comments on the demand for small satellites and the success of providers in the emerging LEO market.
NASA to allow private citizens to fly to the International Space Station
CEO Carissa Christensen comments on NASA’s decision to commercialize the International Space Station and its impact on the space industry.
An Executive Summary: Start-Up Space — Investments in commercial space ventures through 2017
A close look at investment data and trends in the start-up space industry with findings from our latest report.
A new space race
How satellites have contributed to the overall space economy, with data included from the 2019 State of the Satellite Industry report.
Blue Origin, Boeing and other ventures lay out ideas for commercial space stations
Bryce analyzed future low earth orbit markets for industry partners as part of a recent NASA study.
Elon Musk just ignited the race to build the space internet
UK Head of Analytics, Manny Shar, comments on the demand for space-based internet services.
Companies encourage NASA to press ahead with LEO commercialization efforts
Panelists at Space Tech Expo examine progress on NASA’s LEO commercialization efforts. “Has LEO commercialization been eclipsed by the lunar landing?” asked Mike French, SVP of commercial space.
Musk says Starlink “economically viable” with around 1,000 satellites
What lies ahead for SpaceX satellite launches. Data included from the 2019 State of the Satellite Industry report.
USG Launch Revenue Soars 50% In 2018: Satellite Industry Association
Growth in the satellite industry with data from the 2019 State of the Satellite Industry report.
Recognising Sustainable Behaviour
In an effort to mitigate space debris, WEF has partnered with MIT’s Media Lab and ESA, to launch a ‘Space Sustainability Rating.’ Bryce will be working on this initiative in collaboration with the University of Texas at Austin.
Nearly 3 dozen companies are trying to go to space
CEO Carissa Christensen discusses cost-effective options for companies looking to launch small satellites.
Why a Space Force could be good for business
CEO Carissa Christensen comments on the potential benefits of having a Space Force to bridge the gap between commercial space companies and the military and intelligence communities.
Pentagon Commercial Space Choices Widen As Space Unicorns Blossom
The influx of venture capital invested in start-up space and the future of public-private partnerships. Data included from our Start-Up Space 2019 report.
Space investment hits record high in 2018
The Bryce report estimates the largest single deal last year was $750 million invested in Blue Origin by its founder, billionaire Jeff Bezos. CEO Carissa Christensen comments on the 2019 Start-Up Space Report data.
SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy launches its first satellite into a rapidly changing market
Aerospace Analyst, Phil Smith, provides insight on the Falcon Heavy launch vehicle.
Investment in US Space industry reaches record levels in 2018
Investors poured a record $3.2 billion into the U.S. space industry in 2018, according to a new study released on Tuesday, spanning both early- and late-stage startups and underscored by increasing interest from venture capitalists.
Smallsats By The Numbers: A discussion of the smallsat industry
Aerospace Analyst, Tara Halt, provides insight on the smallsat industry with data from our Smallsats by the Numbers 2019 report.
How the space industry learned to stop worrying and love the bubble
CEO Carissa Christensen comments on the oversupply of small launch vehicles within the space industry.
As Space Industry Booms, Sourcing for Aerospace Contract Manufacturing Takes Off
Business success for the U.S. space industry with data included from our 2018 Start-Up Space report.
NASA budget reveals even more reliance on private companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin
Mike French, senior vice president for commercial space, comments on what private companies are top contenders for winning NASA contracts.
Billions flow to US space industry, but reckoning looms
Senior Vice President, Mike French, comments on partnerships between the government and new space companies.
For Japan’s ispace, the Moon is the limit
Mike French, senior vice president for commercial space, comments on ispace’s partnership with Draper.
SpaceX to launch Crew Dragon capsule without humans aboard
CEO Carissa Christensen comments on public-private partnerships.
What Will It Take To Turn A Profit In Space?
Investments in commercial space with supporting data from our 2018 Start-Up Space report.
OneWeb wants to rebuild the Internet in space, connecting billions not on the Web. Can it succeed?
CEO Carissa Christensen weighs in on OneWeb’s success and challenges.
Why the future of satellite internet might be decided in rural Alaska
Manny Shar, UK head of analytics, comments on OneWeb’s core market.
Smallsat industry faces new challenges to growth
CEO Carissa Christensen comments on the success of space companies in 2019.
Cutbacks at Stratolaunch, Virgin Galactic show the space industry is entering a second stage
CEO Carissa Christensen comments on the new phases of business at SpaceX and Virgin Galactic.
SpaceX will soon launch and land its giant Mars spaceship. But its other 2019 goals are more down-to-earth.
CEO Carissa Christensen comments on the uncertainty within the commercial market for planetary exploration and finding a balance between existing and future markets.
In space, the US sees a rival in China
Senior space analyst, Phil Smith, comments on space budgets in the United States and China.
‘Move fast and break things,’ satellite edition: FCC fines Swarm $900,000 for launching without permission
Senior space analyst, Phil Smith, comments on the importance of having a regulatory body for satellite activity.
Virgin Galactic reaches suborbital space for the first time. Now it’s closer to flying customers there.
CEO Carissa Christensen comments on Virgin Galactic’s success and its impact on the suborbital space tourism industry.
The SpaceX “Clown Car” Launch Actually Worked – Here’s How
The appeal of small satellites with data included from the Smallsats by the Numbers 2018 report.
Pint-Sized Space Race: Miniature Rockets Are Starting To Crowd Launch Pads
Competition in the satellite industry with supporting data included from the 2018 State of the Satellite Industry report.
Russia’s Security Agency Pulls Ambitious Satellite Internet Venture Back to Earth
CEO Carissa Christensen discusses the impact of OneWeb’s uncertainty on Roscosmos.
Space launch firms start small today to go big tomorrow
CEO Carissa Christensen comments on the future space economy.
NASA stands by SpaceX, even as Elon Musk’s troubles grow
CEO Carissa Christensen comments on NASA’s partnership with SpaceX
1 big thing: The new global race to space
CEO Carissa Christensen comments on the small satellite launch market.
SpaceX has big plans for its BFR. Can it find enough billionaires to pay for the rocket?
CEO Carissa Christensen and SVP Mike French discuss revenue from satellite services and investment activity.
Defense giants bet big on small satellites
The growing market for smaller satellites with supporting data from the 2018 State of the Satellite Industry report.
Ariane 6 is nearing completion, but Europe’s work is far from over
Europe aims to sell Ariane 6 rockets for about half the cost of Ariane 5 missions. Data included from our 2018 Annual Compendium of Commercial Space Transportation.
Visionary investors should place their bets in the space race
Investment opportunities in satellite technology with data included from the 2018 State of the Satellite Industry report.
The New Rockets Racing to Make Space Affordable
CEO Carissa Christensen weighs in on the drop in launch costs, driven in part by SpaceX.
The military is building a space plane. Now it looks to have an engine up to the task
Senior space analyst, Phil Smith, comments on the launch price tag for Minotaur and Vega rockets.
A trillion-dollar space industry will require new markets
Predictions for a growing space industry with data included from the 2018 State of the Satellite Industry report.
Satellite Industry Continues Upward Climb
Data included from the 2018 State of the Satellite Industry report, prepared by our team for SIA.
How Elon Musk’s rocket company SpaceX beat Boeing to become a $28 billion aerospace juggernaut
CEO Carissa Christensen shares insight on SpaceX, their achievements and success.
Block 5 rocket launch marks the end of the beginning for SpaceX
CEO Carissa Christensen weighs in on the upcoming Block 5 rocket launch.
Leaving Spaceship Europe: British space policy after Brexit
Data from our 2018 Start-Up Space report confirms that 20% of non-U.S. investors in start-up space companies are headquartered in the UK.
UK space industry ponders life without Galileo
Despite a relatively small public budget, the UK is home to the world’s second largest population of space start-ups.
Boeing, Lockheed, ULA corner the government-funded space market. SpaceX moving up.
Start-up space ventures have attracted an estimated $18.4 billion in investments since 2000. Data included from our 2018 Start-Up Space report.
Exploding rockets, the Great Man Theory and other reasons space is heating up again
The number of investors moving into the space industry is growing rapidly. Data from our 2018 Start-Up Space report confirms.
Why Billionaires keep pouring money into the space industry
Data compiled by Bryce shows the billion dollar investments into start-up space ventures.
China Wants To Make A Mark In Space – But It’ll Need A Little Help
CEO Carissa Christensen weighs in on the potential partnership between China and Luxembourg.
SpaceX nears launch of Falcon Heavy, facing a changing market for heavy-lift rockets
Bryce’s Phil Smith comments on the Ariane 5 heavy launcher and what makes it unique.
Elon Musk is set to launch his Falcon Heavy rocket, a flamethrower of another sort
SpaceX knows both failure and triumph. Bryce’s data confirms.
How To Launch A Space Startup
Funding for space startups reached an all-time high last year.
SpaceX’s Big Rocket, the Falcon Heavy, Finally Reaches the Launchpad
After years of development, SpaceX is preparing to test its newest rocket. CEO Carissa Christensen comments on its potential.
The Falcon Heavy rocket will be one of SpaceX’s biggest tests yet
CEO Carissa Christensen weighs in on the importance of SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket launch.
Op-ed: Continued innovation, regulatory reform needed to further U.S. leadership in space
Data included from our 2017 Start-Up Space report
Amazon’s Bezos Fuels Blue Origin To Successful Space Launch
Bezos and fellow billionaires pursuing space exploration and tourism. Investment data prepared by Bryce.
SpaceCom panelists ponder regulatory future of private space
CEO Carissa Christensen weighs in on space investment from venture capitalists
Investor interest in space companies remains strong despite no big deals
CEO Carissa Christensen comments on space investment activity in 2017
Three new reports add clarity to Australia’s space sector, a ‘crowded and valuable high ground’
Australia’s existing space capabilities and potential growth opportunities.
Why data analytics is becoming the next frontier for the commercial space industry
The space age is turning into the data age. CEO Carissa Christensen weighs in.
Boeing plans new spaceplane to launch satellites by 2020
Bryce Senior Space Analyst, Phil Smith, comments on the supply and demand of small launch vehicles.
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to invest $1 billion in Richard Branson’s space companies
Investment activity in start-up space ventures with data from the 2017 Start-Up Space report.
Japanese start-up taps into space boom with an Airbnb service for satellites
How launching more satellites will impact data tracking and monitoring on Earth.
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to invest $1 billion in Richard Branson’s space companies
Investment activity in start-up space ventures with data from the 2017 Start-Up Space report.
Private investors push down stratospheric cost of space start-ups
Why 2017 is expected to be a record year for investment in space start-ups. Industry data prepared by Bryce.
Spaceport not ‘pie in the sky’
Phil Smith discusses the launch market and the segment predicted to grow.
SpaceX and Blue Origin could gain from Mike Pence’s call for a return to the moon
Bryce Senior Space Analyst, Phil Smith, comments on the possibility of the U.S. returning to the moon.
Northrop Grumman aims for space with $7.8 billion bid to buy Orbital ATK
Bryce Senior Space Analyst, Phil Smith, weighs in on the potential acquisition.
Infostellar to improve satellite access with global antenna-sharing platform
Why communicating with satellites can be a challenge and what is being done in response, with satellite industry data by Bryce.
Infostellar Aims to Make Satellite Access Less of a Dark Art
How Infostellar plans to change our communication with satellites. Industry data prepared by Bryce.
Space Industry Booms on Wings – And Wallets – Of Billionaires Like Elon Musk
Four billionaires, led by Elon Musk, have kicked off a private-sector space race. Data included from our Start-Up Space Report 2017.
Billionaires punt on space exploration ventures
There are several individuals among the world’s 500 richest people who have an investment in a space enterprise.
Fine Tuning Your Crystal Ball
One of our senior analysts, Carie Mullins, gave a presentation at SGx2017.
Billionaire Moguls Join Musk, Bezos in Race to Outer Space
Data compiled by the Bloomberg Billionaires Index and Bryce reveal billionaires who have an investment in a space enterprise.
The billionaire space race (video)
CEO Carissa Christensen discusses venture investment in space.
In the latest twist for space start-ups, a rocket roars off a country road in Georgia
Bryce Space and Technology Senior Space Analyst, Phil Smith, comments on the incremental launch progress from Vector Space Systems.
A new generation of giant rockets is about to blast off
Bryce team members discuss potential changes within the launch market.
Risks, Opportunities Seen In Smallsat Market
CEO Carissa Christensen comments on the growth in emerging remote sensing companies.
Report: Small Satellites Driving Space Industry Growth
CEO Carissa Christensen comments on the growth of the satellite industry and contributing factors.
Satellite industry cites growth as driver for spectrum policy
New investments and initiatives within the satellite industry and data prepared by Bryce.
Small satellites are driving growth in the space industry
CEO Carissa Christensen weighs in on the growth of the satellite industry.
SIA: State of Satellite Industry is “Positive”
Breaking down the annual report from SIA, with data prepared by Bryce.
NASA vs the new kids: will the space giant become obsolete?
CEO Carissa Christensen comments on cost saving tactics for future space missions.
The Age of Weightlessness
CEO Carissa Christensen comments in the Smithsonian Magazine about the growing space economy with fellow entrepreneurs.
Will The Billionaires Beat NASA To Planet Mars?
CEO Carissa Christensen comments on the viability of commercial ventures for deep space missions.
SpaceX is rushing to beat NASA to Mars
CEO Carissa Christensen comments on launch system reusability and its impact on Mars exploration.
Reaction’s innovative Saber Engine
Bryce’s Phil Smith comments on Reaction Technologies’ unique approach to engine development.
U.S. Military Partners with Space Startups
CEO Carissa Christensen comments on the startup investment opportunities in the space industry.
Assuring U.S. space competitiveness
David F. Melcher discusses An AIA report for which Bryce provided data in this op-ed piece.
Ian Dickinson Joins Bryce Space and Technology Team
Bryce Space and Technology acquires cyber firm ID Associates and welcomes Brig Gen (Ret.) Ian Dickinson as Chief Operating Officer and senior cyber expert.
SpaceX Launches Its First Truly Reusable Rocket
CEO Carissa Christensen comments in Wired on the successful launch and return of SpaceX’s Falcon 9.
Market Innovation Driving CubeSats into the Mainstream
Principal Investigator Kirsten Armstrong comments on the the scale of CubeSat investment in the March issue of Via Satellite.
Competition intensifies between Blue Origin and SpaceX
CEO Carissa Christensen comments on the position of Blue Origin and SpaceX in the future commercial launch market in the Swiss daily Le Temps.
Rocket Labs receives financing
CEO Carissa Christensen comments on financing acquisition by New Zealand-based startup.
Satellite 2017
Carie Mullins, Senior Engineer: SGX at Satellite 2017 Keynote Series. 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Satellite 2017
Carissa Christensen, CEO: Innovation Forum Keynote Series. 11:30 am – 12:00 pm
Goldman Sachs Innovation Symposium
Carissa Christensen, CEO, will be speaking on a panel about space at this full-day symposium on various longer-term thematic topics.
Blue Origin’s first paying customer
CEO Carissa Christensen comments on Jeff Bezos’ announcement of first satellite launch customer for Blue Origin
Richard Branson’s satellite venture
CEO Carissa Christensen comments on the smallsat ecosystem in this Washington Post article on the new Virgin Galactic satellite venture.
